My name is Michael Connell and I am the Business Manager at Paramount Ford Hyundai. I have been with the company for 18 years. Thank you for the opportunity that you have given to me in helping you purchase your next vehicle. It is an honor that you have not only chosen Paramount Ford Hyundai, but that you have placed your trust in me to serve you in this experience. My number one goal is to provide you with the best buying experience along with the best customer service.
Read moreDealership Experience
18 yrs, 7 mos
Industry Experience
18 yrs, 7 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Ford Sales Master Certified
Ford e2 Employee Excellence Acheiver
Hyundai Sales Certified
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February 12, 2013
I was lied to at this dealership. They lied about my credit score, because they wanted us to trade in our other car to get a better rate. When I bought my first car here 3 weeks after the papers were si credit score, because they wanted us to trade in our other car to get a better rate. When I bought my first car here 3 weeks after the papers were signed they called to tell us the bank kicked out the loan. After researching further this time searching for a new car I decided to do research on picking a car dealer. Also my first car purchased did not have a used car service done. The truck was extremely low on oil, the motor was knocking. They tried to make it right with 3 free oil changes, I should have gotten a warranty but they said they don't do that! Will never return! More
January 21, 2013
THis is the third vehicle I have bought from this dealership. THey have changed their name since the first one I bought in 1999, but the same great service has been provided for each transaction. I dealership. THey have changed their name since the first one I bought in 1999, but the same great service has been provided for each transaction. I have dealt with Michael Connell for the last two purchases I've made. He has gone above and beyond what one would expect from a salesperson. I run a small home daycare and run 1st and 2nd shift. My time is valuable and I'm not always available to come in to the dealership. When that happens he was always available to come to me. After dealing with him the first time 6 years ago I've told several people how he brought me the car, financed the car and even stood outside with my daycare kids while they played so I could review and sign the contract. He also brought the tag over on his day off and put it on the vehicle for me. So when I had to start looking for another Expedition for my business He was the 1st person I called. THis time was just as painless as before and my husband was even involved in this trade and he was pleased as well. More
January 17, 2013
i havent had any "work done yet" so i have not formed an opinon on those two items. But, as far as other... i had been searching for a new car for about 6 months from a lot of dearlerships and the formed an opinon on those two items. But, as far as other... i had been searching for a new car for about 6 months from a lot of dearlerships and the folks at paramout in valdese,nc were by far the nicest, non pressuring, best deal that i got. They tried to give me every thing that i needed in a new car, and they came through for me. They explained everything i needed to know about the carsince, i was not familiar with all of the options.I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a car,new or used. I came in contact,at other places, with a lot of pushy,not very nice salespeople and the folks at Paramount were none of these. It made the purchase very non-stressable. More
Other Employees Tagged: Travis McMahan
December 30, 2012
Great people to deal with. Very friendly. Showed me everything I needed to know about the vehicle. I bought a 2013 Ford Escape. So nice. Good gas mileage and a SUV which is what I wanted. Love it!! everything I needed to know about the vehicle. I bought a 2013 Ford Escape. So nice. Good gas mileage and a SUV which is what I wanted. Love it!!! More
September 15, 2012
I'm also one of those people who spent an incredible amount of time researching vehicles, prices, safety ratings, and the value of my current automobile as a trade-in. I finally narrowed the choices dow amount of time researching vehicles, prices, safety ratings, and the value of my current automobile as a trade-in. I finally narrowed the choices down to two SUVs. The reviews on Hyundai's Vera Cruz were positive, but I'd owned a Toyota in the past and was moving in that direction. With low expectations (and armed with all my internet research), I agreed to visit the Paramount dealership in Valdese. I can not say enough positive things about the experience. They pair you with a salesperson prior to arrival. Michael Connell was there to greet me and it was wonderful not being overwhelmed by a swarm of salespeople. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and informative. There was absolutely no pressure. Instead of wanting to bolt for the door, I was quite comfortable asking even the most difficult questions. When listing all the positives and negatives, purchasing the Hyundai Vera Cruz was my best choice. I truly believe my visit to Valdese is what made me seriously consider the Hyundai. Anyone looking to buy should at least check out this dealership for a friendly, informative, and hassle free experience. Thank you Michael and Allen Pruett (business manager) for making this purchase a pleasant and satisfying experience. Peggy H More
September 12, 2012
This is the 3rd car we have bought from Michael. He is wonderful at his job. He goes above and beyond for his customers. We really appreciate his hard work. We will definatly be sending more business his wonderful at his job. He goes above and beyond for his customers. We really appreciate his hard work. We will definatly be sending more business his way. More
August 17, 2012
Buying from Michael at Paramount was entirely worth the extra drive for me from Charlotte and was as pleasant an experience as car buying can be. We negotiated price before I even saw the car (having test extra drive for me from Charlotte and was as pleasant an experience as car buying can be. We negotiated price before I even saw the car (having test driven several in Charlotte), they were able to reduce my bank's offered interest rate and at no time were they pushy, rude, condescending or any other adjective one equates with car salesmen. No last minute items were pushed other than an extended warranty (pretty sure everyone does that these days). I let the business manager go over the details but when I politely declined I wasn't pressured to make a different decision. I received what I feel is a fair price and while only time will tell on the actual car it's a pre-owned certified so no worries on the quality of the vehicle. I'm not one to buy cars all that often but I'll definitely be sending anyone in the market over to talk to the guys here. More
May 31, 2012
it was overall great place to do business with. the staff was friendly and helpful. the salesman(Michael Connell) show us all about the santa fa that we bought he was a great help. i would send any of our fr was friendly and helpful. the salesman(Michael Connell) show us all about the santa fa that we bought he was a great help. i would send any of our friends to you . thank you for making us have agood day. More
August 16, 2011
Great dealership. The deal we worked out was good for me and good for them--win/win situation. Very courteous--not pushy. Traveled 78 miles to do business--would recommend doing business with them. and good for them--win/win situation. Very courteous--not pushy. Traveled 78 miles to do business--would recommend doing business with them. More
Other Employees Tagged: Michael Connell
August 13, 2011
Michel went the extra mile in helping locate the exact vehicle that I was looking for ( a ford escape 4 cylinder straight drive) and even sent his father to bring back the vehicle for me to test drive. vehicle that I was looking for ( a ford escape 4 cylinder straight drive) and even sent his father to bring back the vehicle for me to test drive. More
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